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General Information

Location
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Chicago, Illinois
Care Delivery Brand
Advocate Health Care
Compensation
Competitive 2 year Salary Guarantee in the range of $340,000-$380,000. Placement in the starting range is based on training, experience, certifications etc and will be based on candidates qualifications.

Description & Requirements

The Advocate Health Memory Center, a leader in dementia care, education, and research, is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Neurologist to join our esteemed team. Our center, part of the GUIDE program for dementia care, is expanding to enhance our comprehensive approach to brain health. We are committed to diagnosing and treating memory loss diseases, including Alzheimer's and other dementias, using a sophisticated, multidisciplinary approach.
Highlights
This ambulatory focused position offers the opportunity to be part of a respected team dedicated to patient-centered care. 
  • Limited inpatient service
  • Option of protected time to participate in clinical trials and investigator-initiated research. 
  • Our Memory Center is supported by experienced physicians, neuropsychologists, research staff, and a social worker, fostering a collaborative environment for comprehensive dementia care.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide compassionate care for patients with Alzheimer's and other dementias, supporting their care partners.
  • Engage in clinical, educational, and research activities to advance dementia care.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to offer holistic and integrated care plans. 
  • Main memory center site is at Advocate Lutheran General however multiple other sites in need of development/satellite clinics. Practice locations for those open to discussion.
  • Educate families, colleagues, and staff across the system on dementia care practices.


Training and/or Experience Required
  • Board Certification in Neurology with fellowship training/UCNS Board Certification/Eligibility in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry preferred.
  • Board Certification in Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice with fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology or Geriatrics and Board certification/eligibility with plans to certify may also be considered.
  • Neurology candidates pursuing Behavioral Neurology certification through the practice track will be considered.
  • Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a team-based environment.

Benefits
• Paid Time Off programs for eligible positions
• Health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid medical liability insurance
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance up to $12,000

About Chicago, Illinois
Park Ridge is a picturesque suburb located 14 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, convenient to O'Hare Airport, major expressways, CTA and Metra trains allowing for an easy commute into the city while enjoying peaceful suburban living.

Park Ridge is a prime residential community that retains its distinctive, small-town charm where “community” is a big part of this suburban town. The city’s vibrant Uptown shopping area includes the Metra station, Public Library and several parks featuring live musical concerts and special events are held in the summer. Throughout the city, quiet tree-lined streets, pleasing architecture, excellent schools, centrally located library and ample parks help make Park Ridge one of the most desirable family communities in the Chicago area.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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